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Cecelia Evelyn NOZISKA

Cecelia Evelyn NOZISKA

Female 1912 - 1998  (85 years)


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  • Name Cecelia Evelyn NOZISKA  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
    Birth 6 Aug 1912  South Dakota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 4, 10, 12, 13
    Gender Female 
    Also Known As Cecelia Evelyn NOZISKA  [14
    Census 8 Jan 1920  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    1920 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    1920 Federal Census of Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha
    Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 49, Sheet No. 9B
    Census 2 Apr 1930  Ducor, Tulare, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    1930 Federal Census of California, Tulare, Ducor
    1930 Federal Census of California, Tulare, Ducor
    Enumeration District No. 54-19, Supervisor's District No. 4, Sheet No. 4A
    Census 21 Apr 1940  Otter Creek, Dixon, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    1940 Federal Census of Nebraska, Dixon County, Otter Creek
    1940 Federal Census of Nebraska, Dixon County, Otter Creek
    Supervisor's District No. 7, Enumeration District No. 26-16, Sheet No. 4A
    Census 5 Apr 1950  Otter Creek, Dixon, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    1950 Federal Census of Nebraska, Dixon County, Otter Creek
    Enumeration District No. 26-16, Sheet No. 2
    Social Security Number Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    508-88-9130 
    Death 23 Jun 1998  [1, 13
    Burial Abt 26 Jun 1998  Southcreek Calvary Catholic Cemetery/Ponca, Dixon, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    MARX, Cecelia<br>
MARX, John
    MARX, Cecelia
    MARX, John

    Person ID I1021  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

    Father John Charles NOZISKA,   b. 5 Jan 1884, Atkinson, Holt, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Jan 1952, Tulare, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Marie Anna NEMEC,   b. 26 May 1889, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Dec 1973, Porterville, Tulare, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 6 Jun 1911  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F365  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John Norbert MARX, Sr.,   b. 5 Jul 1900, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Sep 1993 (Age 93 years) 
    Marriage 7 Jun 1937  Spencer, Boyd, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 11, 15
    NOZISKA, Cecelia E.
    NOZISKA, Cecelia E.
    Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955
    MARX, John N.
    MARX, John N.
    Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955
    Children 
    +1. Dr. John Norbert MARX, Jr.,   b. 31 Oct 1937, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Dec 2012 (Age 75 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    >2. Cecelia Rose MARX,   b. 12 Jun 1939, Dixon, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Nov 2022, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    >3. Mary Teresa MARX
    >4. Margaret Ann MARX
    +5. Helen Lucille MARX,   b. 8 Nov 1942, Waterbury, Dixon, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Apr 2011, Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +6. Susan Elaine MARX
    >7. Nicholaus Charles MARX
    Family ID F394  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Apr 2026 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 6 Aug 1912 - South Dakota, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 8 Jan 1920 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 2 Apr 1930 - Ducor, Tulare, California, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 7 Jun 1937 - Spencer, Boyd, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 21 Apr 1940 - Otter Creek, Dixon, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 5 Apr 1950 - Otter Creek, Dixon, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsSocial Security Number - 508-88-9130 - - Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Abt 26 Jun 1998 - Southcreek Calvary Catholic Cemetery/Ponca, Dixon, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Documents
    MARX, John, Jr. Obituary
    MEYLOR, Helen Obituary
    NOZISKA, John<br>
NOZISKA, Mamie
    NOZISKA, John
    NOZISKA, Mamie

    U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

  • Sources 
    1. [S124] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935 - 2014.
      Name: MARX, CECELIA E
      Birth: 06 Aug 1912
      Death: 23 Jun 1998 (V)
      Age: 85
      Last Address of Record: 68776
      Issued By: Nebraska
      SSN: 508-88-9130

    2. [S625] 1930 U.S. Census, California, Tulare, Ducor, Fifteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Enumeration District No. 54-19, Supervisor's District No. 4, Sheet No. 4A.

    3. [S840] Obituary of Helen MEYLOR, (Name: Hansen Funeral Home; Date: Abt. 22 Apr 2011;).
      Obituary for Helen Meylor
      Helen Meylor, 68, of Vermillion, SD died Thursday, April 21 at her residence after a battle with cancer.

      Helen was born November 8, 1942 in Waterbury, NE to John and Cecilia Marx. She graduated from Waterbury High School and worked at AT&T as a telephone operator until 1969.

      Helen married Leonard “Pat” Meylor on September 17, 1966 in Ponca, NE. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was an active volunteer for many years at Birthright of Siouxland.

      She is a member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Vermillion and was previously a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Sioux City, IA and St. Michael’s Church in Kingsley.

      She is survived by two sons; Michael (Lisa) Meylor of San Antonio, TX, and Kevin (Pam) Meylor of Vermillion, as well as two brothers and four sisters; John (Pat) Marx of Lubbock, TX, Cecilia Patterson of Danbury, IA, Mary Dierking and Margaret Craig, both of Ponca, NE, Susie (Dan) Comstock of South Sioux City, NE, Nick (Mary) Marx of McCook Lake, SD. She is also survived by six beloved grandchildren; Lauren, Maddie, Brendan, Patrick, Connor and Ellie. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

      Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 26 at St. Agnes Catholic Church with burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Kingsley, IA. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM Monday, with a Rosary at 7:00 PM and a prayer service at 7:30 PM all at the Church.

    4. [S1112] 1940 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Dixon, Otter Creek, Sixteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 7, Enumeration District No. 26-16, Sheet No. 4A.
      Lines 27 thru 30

    5. [S1113] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Immigration Cards, 1900-1965.
      Name: Margaret A Craig
      Gender: Female
      Marital Status: Married
      Birth Date: 10 set 1941 (10 Sep 1941)
      Birth Place: Nebraska
      Arrival Date: 1963
      Arrival Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Father: John N Marx
      Mother: Cecelia E Marx
      Traveling With Children: No
      FHL Film Number: 004917931

    6. [S1115] 1950 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Dixon, Otter Creek, Seventeenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Enumeration District No. 26-16, Sheet No. 2.
      Lines 1 thru 9

    7. [S938] Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-2022.
      Name: Cecelia E Noziska
      Marriage Date: 1937
      Marriage Place: Boyd, Nebraska, USA
      Certificate Number: 635

    8. [S765] U.S., City Directories, 1822 - 1995.
      Name: Cecelia Noziska
      Residence Year: 1932
      Street Address: OOl Highland Buena Park
      Residence Place: Anaheim, Orange, California, USA
      Publication Title: Anaheim, California, City Directory, 1932

    9. [S1134] Obituary of Marilynn Jeanne KONDA, (Name: Myers Funeral Service and Crematory; Location: Porterville, Tulare, California, USA; Date: 10 Dec 2022;).
      Marilynn Jeanne Konda

      Jul. 16, 1930

      Dec. 08, 2022

      Marilynn Jeanne Konda of Porterville, CA passed away peacefully December 8th, 2022, at Quail Park in Visalia. She was born July 16th, 1930, to John and Marie Anna (Mamie) Noziska in Terra Bella, CA. Marilynn was the youngest of four children. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Spencer Nebraska for her elementary school years where her parents owned and operated the General Store there. In the 1940s Marilynn's family moved back to Porterville and in 1947 she graduated from Porterville High School where she was awarded the "Female Athlete of the Year" for her involvement with the Panther's Powder Puff Football, Basketball and Tennis teams. In 1951, she received her RN nursing degree from St. Vincent's College of Nursing in Los Angeles, CA. Marilynn worked at the Lindsay Hospital in the 1950s as an Emergency Room nurse before beginning her ongoing career as a wife, mother and grandmother. She married Joseph Konda February 18th, 1957, at Saint Anne's Church in Porterville. Their love produced three kids: Mary, Matt and Mike and they became her primary focus to raise in a loving home.

      Marilynn loved God and loved people. She was a dedicated member of her church serving for decades on the St. Anne's Altar Society; she was also the 5th grade teacher in the Catechism program for many years as well. Later in life, she served with Deacon Jim taking Communion to those serving at the Bob Wiley Detention Facility in Tulare County. Additionally, she was affectionately known as the "Bean Lady" supplying baked beans for every main function at Hope Elementary School while her children attended. Marilynn never missed any of her kids' school, sporting, band, 4H or FFA functions and was a regular attender at her grandkid's events as well. After her children went to college in the mid 1980s, Marilynn decided to return to nursing and became the RN in charge of the tracheotomy floor at the Porterville Development Center. Marilynn's loving and selfless personality blessed the residents she had the opportunity to serve until her retirement in 1995. After Joe's passing in 2002, Marilynn continued to provide a loving and welcoming home where everyone who visited felt like family.

      Marilynn was preceded in death by her parents, sister Cecelia Marx, sister Lucile Connot and brother Charles Noziska. Marilynn is survived by daughter Mary Sharp and her husband Kevin Sharp, her son Matthew and wife Regina Burch-Konda and her son Michael Konda and wife Suzy Konda. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Alexandrea Sharp, Jacob Burch-Konda, Joshua Burch-Konda, Jessica Burch-Konda, Amelia Konda, Olivia Konda and many cousins, nephews and nieces.

      The family would like to thank the various caregivers that provided exceptional, loving care for Marilynn over the years. They included: Jackie Wolfe-Seguin, Larisa Rodriguez, Audelia Chavez, Ava Miller, Roberta Sotelo and all the Caring Hearts staff, the Hospice nurses and the staffs at Sierra Hills in Porterville and Quail Park in Visalia.

      Visitation and Rosary 3:00-7:00 pm Wednesday, December 28, 2022, Myers Funeral Service 248 North E Street Porterville, CA. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Thursday, December 29, 2022, Holy Cross Catholic Church 1765 N. Newcomb St. Porterville, CA. Burial immediately following funeral service at St. Anne's Cemetery Gibbons St., Porterville, CA. Celebration of Life immediately following the burial 1:00-5:00 pm December 29, 2022 Porterville Veteran's Hall 1900 W. Olive Porterville, CA.

    10. [S1123] South Dakota, U.S., State Census, 1915.
      Name: Cecelia Noziska
      Age: 2
      Birth Year: 1913
      Gender: Female
      Race: White
      Birth Place: South Dakota
      Nationality: American
      Marital Status: Single
      Arrival Year in State: 1913
      Arrival State: South Dakota
      Arrival Country: USA
      Father's Birth Place: Nebraska
      Mother's Birth Place: Nebraska
      FHL Film Number: 2283716
      Sheet Number: 124
      Residence in 1915: South Dakota, United States

    11. [S940] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
      Name: Miss Cecilia Evelyn Noziska
      Gender: Female
      Marriage Date: 7 Jun 1937
      Marriage Place: Spencer, Nebraska, USA
      Parents: J C Noziska; Noziska
      Spouse: John Marx

    12. [S562] 1920 U.S. Census, Nebraska, Douglas, Omaha, Fourteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 49, Sheet No. 9B, Lines 68 thru 72.

    13. [S838] Southcreek Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Ponca, Dixon, Nebraska, USA), Grave Markers.
      MARX
      CECELIA E.
      1912 - 1998
      JOHN N.
      1900 - 1993

    14. [S839] Obituary of Dr. John N. MARX, (Name: The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal; Location: Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas, USA; Date: 15 Dec 2012;).
      Dr. John N. Marx
      OCTOBER 31, 1937 – DECEMBER 13, 2012
      Obituary of Dr. John N. Marx
      John N. Marx, 75, passed away on Thursday, December 13th, 2012. Memorial services will be held Monday, December 17 at 2 p.m. at Christ the King Cathedral. Celebrant will be Rev. William Anton.
      Dr. Marx was born on October 31st, 1937, in Columbus , Ohio to John and Cecelia (Noziska) Marx. He was the oldest of seven children: Cecelia Rose, Mary Teresa, Margaret Ann, Helen Lucille (deceased), Susan Elaine, and Nicholaus Charles. He graduated from Waterbury High School in Nebraska , and attended Wayne State Teacher’s College. He graduated from St. Benedict’s College, in Atchison , Kansas earning a bachelor’s degree with high honors in Chemistry in 1962. He received a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Kansas , in 1965. He did post-doctoral work at Cambridge University in England , and Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Marx had a long and distinguished career at Texas Tech University , beginning in 1967. He was the advisor for a number of doctoral and masters’ degree students. He retired in 2004 as an Associate Professor Emeritus. An avid Scouter, Dr. Marx was a long-time Assistant Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 157, and a Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow. He was a Silver Beaver award recipient. He was a member of the American Chemical Society for fifty years, serving in various leadership roles in the South Plains local section. Dr. Marx was an avid fan of science fiction books. Above all, Dr. Marx was a teacher. He began his career in a one-room school house in rural Nebraska , and tutored Chemistry students well into his retirement. He loved to teach astronomy and orienteering merit badges, and the chemistry merit badge including at the 2001 National Boy Scout Jamboree.

      John’s love for science began with his father’s reading Scientific American. He grew tomatoes to earn money for his first telescope. He was introduced to young adult science fiction, the Winston books, when he was in high school. It expanded to include a personal collection of over 80,000 volumes. He had maintained a web site for selling his books. He loved sharing his love of science fiction with many contacts over the world.

      Dr. Marx married the love of his life, Patricia Colleen (Loyd) Marx, on December 21, 1974 at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church. He was an active member of Christ the King Cathedral serving as a lector and Eucharistic minister for many years. He is survived by his wife, Pat; a daughter, Ruthie Marx and Matt Tyler, of Portland, Ore.; a son, Sam, and his wife Salima Alikahn of Austin; siblings, Rosie, Mary, Margaret, Susie and husband Dan, and Nick and wife Mary; 21 nieces and nephews; and many great and great-grand nieces and nephews.

      John will be cremated. The family would prefer donations be made to a favorite charity. John loved the Boy Scouts, the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, the local Public Radio station and the Friends of the Public Library.

      Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com

    15. [S938] Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-2022.
      Name: John N Marx
      Marriage Date: 1937
      Marriage Place: Boyd, Nebraska, USA
      Certificate Number: 635


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